A Surface Micromachined Spiral-Channel Viscous Pump

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad I. Kilani ◽  
Paul C. Galambos ◽  
Yousef S. Haik ◽  
Ching-Jen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Pressure Data ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Rate Versus ◽  
Viscous Pump ◽  
Mems Technology ◽  
Typical Design ◽  
Spiral Channel

The paper introduces a new viscous pump, called the spiral pump, which targets surface micromachining, and outlines its implementation in five levels of polysilicon using Sandia’s Ultraplanar Multilevel MEMS Technology (SUMMiT). For the purpose of analyzing the flow field in the pump, the spiral channel is approximated as an equivalent straight channel. After demonstrating the validity of this approximation for typical design, the paper presents a lubrication solution of the flow field in the channel, which is used to relate the flow rate, torque and power to rotation rate and pressure head. Experimental flow rate versus pressure data obtained from a scaled up spiral pump prototype are compared with analytical predictions, highlighting needed research efforts in modeling and analysis of the spiral pump.

Design and Analysis of a Surface Micromachined Spiral-Channel Viscous Pump

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad I. Kilani ◽  
Paul C. Galambos ◽  
Yousef S. Haik ◽  
Ching-Jen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Surface Micromachining ◽  
Viscous Pump ◽  
Mems Technology ◽  
Spiral Channel ◽  
Good Agreement

A new viscous spiral micropump which uses the surface micromachining technology is introduced. The paper outlines the design of a spiral pump fabricated in five levels of polysilicon using Sandia’s Ultraplanar Multilevel MEMS Technology (SUMMiT), and presents an analytical solution of the flow field in its spiral channel. The pump characteristics are obtained experimentally for a scaled-up prototype and are found to be in good agreement with the results obtained using the analytical model.

Design, Fabrication and Characterization of a Mechanical Micropump

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Duan ◽  
Tinghui Guo ◽  
Minqing Luo ◽  
Xiaobing Luo
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Tip Clearance ◽  
Average Deviation ◽  
Blade Tip ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Inlet Angle ◽  
Blade Tip Clearance

In this paper, a centrifugal micropump was designed, fabricated and characterized. The proposed micropump is able to provide a 1.4L/min flow rate and a 75KPa pressure head at 24000 rpm with an oversize of 46mm wide and 69mm long. The hydrodynamic components were designed based on partial emission pump. Meanwhile, the geometric profiles of both impeller and volute were simplified for manufacturing. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis was performed to predict the effects of blade inlet angle and vane number on hydraulic performance. Experiments were conducted at 4 different rotational speeds to validate the numerical results. The results showed that the numerical simulation has a high accuracy to predict the micropump flow field with the overall average deviation less than 3%. As expected, the micropump prototype performed obvious partial emission pump features. In terms of the external characteristic, the pressure head at a given rotational speed decreased little with flow rate increasing. While, in the flow field, complex secondary flow was significant in the impeller passage, due to the joint action of the blade tip clearance leakage and axial vortex. Regression analysis and statistical evaluation showed that the flow nondimensional coefficients at different rotational speeds correlated well, indicating that classical similarity rules was still applicable to this micropump.

Studies on Downstream Stator With Rotor Re-Staggering and Forward Sweeping in a Subsonic Axial Compressor Stage

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. V. Ramakrishna ◽  
M. Govardhan
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Total Pressure ◽  
Axial Compressor ◽  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Axial Distance ◽  
Compressor Stage ◽  
Numerical Work ◽  
Stagger Angle

The present numerical work studies the flow field in subsonic axial compressor stator passages for: (a) preceding rotor sweep (b) preceding rotor re-staggering (three stagger angle changes: 0°, +3° and +5°); and (c) stator sweeping (two 20° forward sweep schemes). The following are the motives for the study: at the off-design conditions, compressor rotors are re-staggered to alleviate the stage mismatching by adjusting the rows to the operating flow incidence. Fundamental to this is the understanding of the effects of rotor re-staggering on the downstream component. Secondly, sweeping the rotor stages alters the axial distance between the successive rotor-stator stages and necessitates that the stator vanes must also be swept. To the best of the author’s knowledge, stator sweeping to suit such scenarios has not been reported. The computational model for the study utilizes well resolved hexahedral grids. A commercial CFD package ANSYS® CFX 11.0 was used with standard k-ω turbulence model for the simulations. CFD results were well validated with experiments. The following observations were made: (1) When the rotor passage is closed by re-staggering, with the same mass flow rate and the same stator passage area, stators were subjected to negative incidences. (2) Effect of stator sweeping on the upstream rotor flow field is insignificant. Comparison of total pressure rise carried by the downstream stators suggests that an appropriate redesign of stator is essential to match with the swept rotors. (3) While sweeping the stator is not recommended, axial sweeping is preferable over true sweeping when it is necessary.

scholarly journals Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Flow and Pulsation in Hump Section of Siphon Outlet Conduit of Axial Flow Pump Device

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 4941
Author(s):  
Fan Yang ◽  
Yiqi Zhang ◽  
Yao Yuan ◽  
Chao Liu ◽  
Zhongbin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Vortex Structure ◽  
Pressure Fluctuation ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Hydraulic Loss ◽  
Pressure Amplitude ◽  
Measuring Point ◽  
Outlet Conduit

In order to study the variation law of the flow field and pressure fluctuation in the hump section of the siphon outlet conduit, the flow field characteristics and frequency spectrum characteristics of the flow field were analyzed by combining a physical model test and numerical simulation under the conditions of the interaction between the axial flow pump and siphon outlet conduit, and the influence of the residual circulation at the outlet of the guide vane on the siphon outlet flow was investigated. Based on the influence of the flow field and hydraulic loss in the conduit, the equivalent surface method based on the Q criterion was used to analyze the vortex structure in the siphon outlet conduit and to analyze the internal vortex state. The results showed that with the increase of the flow rate, the intensity of the vortices in the cross-section of the hump section of the siphon outlet conduit decreased gradually, the average velocity circulation decreased gradually and the axial velocity distribution uniformity increased and tended to be stable; water flow stratification existed under three characteristic conditions with no circulation, and the hydraulic loss was greater with the circulation flow while it had a circulation under the small flow condition. Under the low flow rate conditions, the hydraulic loss was 6.6 times higher under the condition of circulation than without. Under a high flow condition, it was 1.3 times. Under the condition of a small flow rate, the vortex structure was distributed centrally at the inlet of the flow conduit, and under the other two characteristic conditions, the vortex structure mostly appeared as a strip; the pressure fluctuation in the hump section had obvious periodicity, and with the increase of the flow rate, the maximum pressure fluctuation amplitude in the hump section decreased gradually; with the decrease of the rotational speed, the pressure amplitude at the same measuring point in the hump section decreased gradually and at the optimum condition. Under the following conditions, the mean value of the pressure amplitude at the top of the hump section was reduced by 69.63%, and the mean value of the pressure amplitude at the bottom of the hump section was reduced by 63.5%. Under all the calculation conditions, the main frequency of pulsation at each measuring point of the hump section was twice the frequency of the rotation.

scholarly journals Impact of Orifice-to-Pipe Diameter Ratio on Leakage Flow: An Experimental Study

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2189
Author(s):  
Tingchao Yu ◽  
Xiangqiu Zhang ◽  
Iran E. Lima Neto ◽  
Tuqiao Zhang ◽  
Yu Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Pipe Diameter ◽  
Leakage Flow ◽  
Leakage Flow Rate ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Real Scale

The traditional orifice discharge formula used to estimate the flow rate through a leak opening at a pipe wall often produces inaccurate results. This paper reports an original experimental study in which the influence of orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio on leakage flow rate was investigated for several internal/external flow conditions and orifice holes with different shapes. The results revealed that orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio (or pipe wall curvature) indeed influenced the leakage flow, with the discharge coefficient ( C d ) presenting a wide variation (0.60–0.85). As the orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio decreased, the values of C d systematically decreased from about 12% to 3%. Overall, the values of C d also decreased with β (ratio of pressure head differential at the orifice to wall thickness), as observed in previous studies. On the other hand, orifice shape, main pipe flow velocity, and external medium (water or air) all had a secondary effect on C d . The results obtained in the present study not only demonstrated that orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio affects the outflow, but also that real scale pipes may exhibit a relevant deviation of C d from the classical range (0.61–0.67) reported in the literature.

Modeling and Analysis of Anti-Icing Power of Aircraft Engine Inlet Based on Symmetric Algorithms

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 6361-6374
Author(s):  
Hui Peng
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Aircraft Engine ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Particle Swarm Algorithm ◽  
Intake Port ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Modeling And Analysis

To evaluate the capability of engine inlet, inlet components and power plant anti ICER under low temperature, this paper introduces the evaluation method of anti icing system for civil aviation engine room, and analyzes the anti icing power of the aircraft intake based on the symmetric algorithm. The realizable k-cube model and wall function method are used to analyze the flow field in the inlet of an aircraft engine. Based on the analysis of the flow field of the intake port of an aircraft engine, the anti ice power of the intake port is calculated according to the heat balance relationship of the intake port surface. The symmetrical particle swarm algorithm is adopted to optimize the calculation process of inlet anti-ice power, and the particle wide area learning strategy is used to promote the calculation of inlet anti-ice power. In this way, the computational complexity is significantly reduce and the accuracy of the power analysis of the inlet anti-ice is enhanced. The simulation results show that the absolute error of the proposed method is less than 1% in 1000 iterations. Through the analysis of the surface temperature changes of the inlet deflector under different experimental conditions, it can be known that the method can effectively analyze the anti-icing power of aircraft engine inlet.

Mathematical model of pressure distribution in a main pipeline during pumping with the use of drug reducing agents, taking into account their degradation

2021 ◽  
pp. 396-406
Author(s):  
Мурсалим Мухутдинович Гареев ◽  
Марат Иозифович Валиев ◽  
Филипп А. Карпов
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Reducing Agents ◽  
Main Pipeline ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
Pipeline Pressure

Путевая деградация противотурбулентных присадок (ПТП) может стать причиной изменения основных параметров режима магистрального трубопровода - давления и расхода - относительно установившихся значений и осложнить контроль их отклонений от нормативных показателей. При этом до настоящего момента отсутствовала методика расчета режимов перекачки при использовании ПТП с учетом деградации. Авторами была поставлена цель по разработке методики для математического описания распределения давления в трубопроводе с учетом путевой деградации присадки, а также при различных концентрациях ПТП. Для достижения указанной цели предлагается дополнить уравнение баланса напоров с учетом эмпирической зависимости эффективности присадки от длины трубопровода. При расчетах давления в промежуточных точках трассы предлагается использовать данные опытно-промышленных испытаний по изменению эффективности ПТП. Для иллюстрации применения методики рассматриваются примеры перекачки нефти и нефтепродуктов с добавлением присадок в различных концентрациях. На основании экспериментальных данных получена адекватная математическая модель снижения эффективности ПТП по длине магистрального трубопровода для различных концентраций вводимой присадки. Path degradation of drug reducing agents (DRA) can cause changes in the main mode parameters of the main pipeline; pressure and flow rate, relative to the stable values, and complicate the adjustment of their deviations from the standard indicators. At the same time, up until now there has been no methodology for calculating pumping modes when using DRA that takes degradation into account. The authors set a goal to develop a methodology to mathematically describe the pressure distribution in the pipeline, taking into account the path degradation of the agent, as well as the parameters at different DRA concentrations. To achieve this goal, it is proposed to supplement the equation of the pressure head balance with the empirical dependency of agent efficiency on the length of the pipeline. When calculating the pressure at intermediate points of the route, it is proposed to use the pilot run data on the change in the DRA efficiency. To illustrate the application of the methodology, examples of pumping oil and petroleum products with added agents in various concentrations are discussed. On the basis of the experimental data, an adequate mathematical model of the DRA efficiency reduction along the length of the main pipeline for different concentrations of introduced agent was obtained.

The Application of PIV in the Study of Impeller-Diffuser Interaction in Centrifugal Fan: Part I — Impeller-Vaneless Diffuser Interaction

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Mekhail ◽  
Zhang Li ◽  
Du Zhaohui ◽  
Willem Jansen ◽  
Chen Hanping
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Maximum Flow ◽  
Image Processing Technique ◽  
High Speed Photography ◽  
Centrifugal Fan ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
Vaneless Diffuser ◽  
Unstable Flow

Abstract The PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) technology is a brand-new technique of measuring velocity. It started in the 1980’s with the development of high-speed photography and the image processing technique of computers. This article deals with PIV applied to the study of unsteady impeller-vaneless diffuser interaction in centrifugal fen. Experiments were carried out at The Turbomachinery Laboratory of Shanghai Jiaotong University. The test rig consists of a centrifugal, shrouded impeller, diffuser and volute casing all made of plexiglass. A series of performance measurements were carried out at different speeds and different vaneless diffuser widths. PIV measurements were applied to measure the unsteady flow at the exit part of the impeller and the inlet part of the diffuser for the case of the same width vaneless diffuser. The absolute flow field is measured at medium flow rate and at maximum flow rate. It is informative to capture the whole flow field at the same instant of time, and it might be more revealing to observe the unstable flow in real time.

The Optimum Groove Geometry for Spiral Groove Viscous Pumps

1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (2) ◽  
pp. 409-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuichi Sato ◽  
Kyosuke Ono ◽  
Akihiko Iwama
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Groove Width ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Width Ratio ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Spiral Groove ◽  
Clearance Ratio ◽  
Viscous Pump ◽  
Outflow Rate

The optimum geometries of disk and cylindrical sprial groove viscous pumps to provide the maximum pressure or flow rate are investigated theoretically. The geometrical design parameters, such as the groove angle, groove to ridge clearance ratio, groove width ratio and ridge clearance ratio, are considered as functions of meridional coordinate. Results are obtained from the solution of a differential equation for the smoothed overall pressure distribution of a spiral groove viscous pump. It is found that outflow rate increases with the increase of groove to ridge clearance ratio λ, and that for each value of λ there exist “optimum” values of groove angle and groove width ratio, which give a maximum outflow rate. However, the increase of λ decreases the ridge clearance.

Large-Eddy and Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Simulations of an Axial Flow Pump for Cardiac Support

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Torner ◽  
Sebastian Hallier ◽  
Matthias Witte ◽  
Frank-Hendrik Wurm
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
Blood Damage ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes

The use of implantable pumps for cardiac support (Ventricular Assist Devices) has proven to be a promising option for the treatment of advanced heart failure. Avoiding blood damage and achieving high efficiencies represent two main challenges in the optimization process. To improve VADs, it is important to understand the turbulent flow field in depth in order to minimize losses and blood damage. The application of the Large-eddy simulation (LES) is an appropriate approach to simulate the flow field because turbulent structures and flow patterns, which are connected to losses and blood damage, are directly resolved. The focus of this paper is the comparison between an LES and an Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes simulation (URANS) because the latter one is the most frequently used approach for simulating the flow in VADs. Integral quantities like pressure head and efficiency are in a good agreement between both methods. Additionally, the mean velocity fields show similar tendencies. However, LES and URANS show different results for the turbulent kinetic energy. Deviations of several tens of percent can be also observed for a blood damage parameter, which depend on velocity gradients. Possible reasons for the deviations will be investigated in future works.

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